Kempsey Shire Council are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Project Officer to join our team and support the delivery of a range of capital and infrastructure projects.
In this role, you will work alongside Project Managers, assisting in the planning, monitoring, and reporting of major projects across public spaces, sports facilities, roads, bridges, building assets, and drainage.
Your role will involve drafting project specifications and tender documents, supporting the management of project delivery, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with project plans, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in project management, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a positive impact in your community.
You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to building, maintaining and improving Council's assets to the highest standard.
Please note: This is a temporary full-time position for a 3-year duration.
Key Responsibilities: Assist Project Managers in overseeing project delivery to ensure it meets scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, risk, environmental, and regulatory standards, as well as Council policies and procedures.Prepare and produce project documents (such as specifications, tender documents, project plans, agendas, presentations, reports, minutes)Utilise project management tools to track performance and financial progress.Inspect contractor works to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.Monitor and report on project variations and performance.Assist with grant applications, reporting, and data collection for the Project Management Office.Address customer service enquiries related to project activities.Facilitate the coordination of project activities across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring clear communication of tasks and deadlines to all relevant team members.Identify and document potential operational risks impacting project delivery and assist with mitigation approaches.About You: To be successful in this position, you will bring:
Experience in civil works construction, contract management, and/or the building industry.Demonstrated experience working within a project management team with strong previous administration experience.Tertiary degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.Certification in Prince 2 or similar project management discipline (desirable)Valid General Construction Induction Card and Class C Driver Licence.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Knowledge of project management frameworks, risk assessment, environmental standards, and WHS requirements.Proven organisational skills and a customer-focused approach.Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.Interested? If you're ready to contribute your skills to an energetic team, apply today!
Please apply via Council's website .
Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); andYour current resume.Applications Close: Monday, 2 December 2024 at 5:00pm. Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.
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